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European startups
fromThe Verge
2 hours ago

Sorry kid, drones are for war now

The US ban on DJI has not led to increased opportunities for other drone manufacturers, who are focusing on military contracts instead.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 hours ago

Hermeus raises $350M to build autonomous hypersonic fighters | TechCrunch

Hermeus raised $350 million to develop the fastest unmanned aircraft, achieving a valuation of $1 billion.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
7 hours ago

Delta's CEO says AI's biggest opportunity in aviation isn't inside the plane-it's air traffic control | Fortune

AI may enhance air travel by improving air traffic control and addressing significant operational challenges faced by airlines.
#spacex
SF politics
fromTelecompetitor
18 hours ago

Democratic representatives ask NTIA's Roth not to change BEAD rules for SpaceX

SpaceX's Starlink faces scrutiny over its role in the BEAD Program regarding compliance and service delivery standards.
SF politics
fromTelecompetitor
18 hours ago

Democratic representatives ask NTIA's Roth not to change BEAD rules for SpaceX

SpaceX's Starlink faces scrutiny over its role in the BEAD Program regarding compliance and service delivery standards.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
19 hours ago

Video: SFPD Uses Drone to Track Robbery/Auto Burglary Suspects, Four Suspects Arrested

San Francisco police utilized drone technology to track and apprehend suspects involved in multiple crimes, including a mugging and auto burglaries.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 day ago

Air Tractor acquires Thrush, bringing together major spray plane brands

Air Tractor Holdings acquired Thrush Aircraft, combining the two largest aerial application aircraft manufacturers to ensure long-term sustainability.
US news
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Plane Makes Emergency Highway Landing in Pennsylvania

A small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania, causing significant traffic delays but leaving the pilot and passenger unharmed.
US politics
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 days ago

The FAA's "Temporary" Flight Restriction for Drones is a Blatant Attempt to Criminalize Filming ICE

The Trump administration's flight restriction limits the First Amendment right to record law enforcement using drones near ICE and CBP vehicles.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.
Science
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The Navy brought a retired laser weapon back for a new drone fight

The U.S. Navy has revived a high-energy laser weapon for military exercises, enhancing capabilities against asymmetric threats.
#tsa
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Trump orders payment for airport security amid lack of agreement to fund DHS

President Trump announced an executive order to pay TSA workers amid DHS shutdown to alleviate airport chaos and long security lines.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

Here Are the Best Ways to Track TSA Wait Times in Advance

Travelers can now track TSA airport security wait times through United Airlines' mobile app and other resources to better plan their trips.
US politics
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 days ago

TSA Lines Are Returning to Normal at Airports Across the US

TSA officer pay resumption has significantly reduced airport security wait times across major U.S. airports after weeks of delays due to the government shutdown.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Trump orders payment for airport security amid lack of agreement to fund DHS

President Trump announced an executive order to pay TSA workers amid DHS shutdown to alleviate airport chaos and long security lines.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
6 days ago

How AI-powered echolocation is giving small drones night vision

An ultrasound-based perception system inspired by bat echolocation enables small aerial robots to navigate in low-visibility environments.
Austin
fromTelecompetitor
5 days ago

NTIA: New AT&T deal will save $2B for public safety

AT&T's renegotiated FirstNet contract adds $2 billion to public safety efforts and reduces costs by $1 billion for further investments.
Tech industry
fromAlleywatch
1 week ago

Airbase Raises $5M to Modernize the Invisible Wireless Infrastructure Powering Trillions in GDP

America's wireless infrastructure faces coordination challenges due to outdated technology, impacting innovation and security.
SF politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 months ago

Pete Buttigieg's replacement had the dumbest answer to a key question about air traffic controllers - LGBTQ Nation

Secretary Sean Duffy's lack of knowledge about air traffic controller departures raises concerns about oversight in the FAA.
US politics
fromFortune
3 days ago

A $10 billion 'slush fund' to pay TSA agents: Trump's latest unilateral loophole, explained | Fortune

Political power in the U.S. is constitutionally vested in Congress, but Trump's actions during the government shutdown challenge this principle.
#faa
US news
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

FAA changes air safety rule after near miss at Calif. airport

The FAA has changed regulations, requiring air traffic controllers to use radar for separation between helicopters and airplanes to prevent collisions.
US news
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

FAA changes air safety rule after near miss at Calif. airport

The FAA has changed regulations, requiring air traffic controllers to use radar for separation between helicopters and airplanes to prevent collisions.
#drones
Washington DC
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

BRINC's new police drone uses Starlink, carries Narcan, chases vehicles at 60mph

BRINC's drones are increasingly adopted by U.S. cities as part of the drone as first responder system, with significant contracts and innovations.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

A former Thiel fellow's startup just launched a drone it says can replace police helicopters | TechCrunch

Brinc aims to revolutionize public safety with its advanced drone technology, particularly the new Guardian model designed to replace police helicopters.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Alarming Number of Unauthorized Drones' Spotted Over US Air Base

Unidentified drones were spotted over Barksdale Air Force Base, prompting a shelter-in-place order and raising security concerns amid tensions with Iran.
Washington DC
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

BRINC's new police drone uses Starlink, carries Narcan, chases vehicles at 60mph

BRINC's drones are increasingly adopted by U.S. cities as part of the drone as first responder system, with significant contracts and innovations.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

A former Thiel fellow's startup just launched a drone it says can replace police helicopters | TechCrunch

Brinc aims to revolutionize public safety with its advanced drone technology, particularly the new Guardian model designed to replace police helicopters.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Alarming Number of Unauthorized Drones' Spotted Over US Air Base

Unidentified drones were spotted over Barksdale Air Force Base, prompting a shelter-in-place order and raising security concerns amid tensions with Iran.
#aviation-safety
Austin
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
Austin
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

PMRA proposal could fast-track drone spraying for Canadian farms

The proposal would allow drones to apply products already registered for aerial use, provided applications follow existing label requirements, including water volumes and use conditions.
Canada news
European startups
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Zipline snaps up another $200M to fuel its drone delivery expansion | TechCrunch

Zipline raised $200 million, increasing its Series H funding to $800 million, to expand its drone delivery services in the U.S.
NYC startup
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

NYPD Rolls Out Nearly $1 Million Drone-Hunting SUV For City Streets

NYPD has introduced a high-tech SUV for drone operations, enhancing counterterrorism capabilities with rapid response features.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

There Was a Deal to Fund the TSA! Then Mike Johnson Got Involved.

Congress struggles to resolve the DHS shutdown, with conflicting bills and ongoing political tensions affecting airport security funding.
fromElite Traveler
3 weeks ago

The Future Has Arrived: 'Flying Cars' Set to Be Seen In US Skies This Year

The initiative will allow companies developing electric air taxis to begin real-world testing across multiple states, marking one of the most significant steps yet toward a new era of urban air mobility. While commercial services are still a few years away, the coming trials will see these aircraft move beyond demonstration flights and into operational environments.
Gadgets
#homeland-security
fromFast Company
1 week ago
US politics

Senate strikes a deal to fund TSA. Here's where ICE and other agencies stand on the budget impasse

fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago
US politics

Senators consider deal to fund Homeland Security but not ICE enforcement as airport lines snarl

Senators are negotiating a Homeland Security funding proposal that excludes ICE's enforcement operations amid ongoing budget disputes.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago
US politics

Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security failed in the Senate due to Democratic opposition and concerns over airport screening delays.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Senate strikes a deal to fund TSA. Here's where ICE and other agencies stand on the budget impasse

Senate approved Homeland Security funds for TSA and other agencies, excluding immigration enforcement, amid ongoing budget impasse affecting travel and workers.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

As airport lines snarl, senators find a potential breakthrough in Homeland Security stalemate

Senators are negotiating a Homeland Security funding proposal that excludes ICE's enforcement operations amid ongoing budget disputes.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Senators consider deal to fund Homeland Security but not ICE enforcement as airport lines snarl

Senators are negotiating a Homeland Security funding proposal that excludes ICE's enforcement operations amid ongoing budget disputes.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security failed in the Senate due to Democratic opposition and concerns over airport screening delays.
Europe news
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
4 weeks ago

Augur raises $15M to protect critical infrastructure

Augur, a London startup, raised $15 million to help transport hubs and infrastructure operators process surveillance data in real time during security incidents.
#drone-warfare
World news
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Future of War Is Drones Bombing Data Centers

Iranian drone strikes on data centers in the UAE and Bahrain demonstrate a new warfare strategy targeting critical digital infrastructure, causing cascading internet outages across multiple regions and affecting major global companies.
Venture
fromFortune
1 month ago

The Pentagon is committing $150M to a maritime tech VC fund and appears to be ramping up venture deals | Fortune

The Pentagon commits $150 million to Mare Liberum, a maritime technology venture fund, as part of its strategic capital program supporting critical national security technologies.
US news
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

New Jersey drone scare explodes again as police files reveal truth

Newly released documents reveal New Jersey police documented dozens of incidents involving large unidentified drones operating near critical infrastructure, military facilities, and restricted airspace throughout 2024.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Former UFO chief admits seeing spacecraft that defy modern technology

Pentagon's UFO office detected unexplained objects in space performing maneuvers beyond known US aerospace capabilities, with fewer than 50 cases remaining unresolved despite expert analysis.
US news
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Mystery drone triggers terror alert at major US Air Force base

An unauthorized drone triggered a terror alert at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, home to nuclear-capable B-52 bombers, prompting a shelter-in-place order and heightened security protocols.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Shield AI says its Hivemind AI pilot just flew a drone vying to become a future Air Force uncrewed wingman

This flight test showcases the potential of airpower built on mission autonomy. Across platforms, domains, and environments, Hivemind provides resilient mission autonomy, proving that software is central to the future of airpower. Our collaboration with Anduril reflects a new era of defense acquisition, where autonomy is treated as a foundational warfighting capability on par with the aircraft itself.
Artificial intelligence
#government-shutdown
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

'Air travel is the political football:' Airline CEOs pen letter to Congress to fund aviation workers: 'Air travel is the political football' | Fortune

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Top airline CEOs plead with Congress to restore DHS funding and pay airport workers. 'Once again, air travel is the political football' | Fortune

US politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

'Air travel is the political football:' Airline CEOs pen letter to Congress to fund aviation workers: 'Air travel is the political football' | Fortune

Airline and cargo company CEOs urge Congress to pass legislation guaranteeing federal aviation worker pay during government shutdowns to prevent operational disruptions.
US politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Top airline CEOs plead with Congress to restore DHS funding and pay airport workers. 'Once again, air travel is the political football' | Fortune

Airline and cargo company CEOs urge Congress to pass legislation guaranteeing federal aviation worker pay during government shutdowns to prevent operational disruptions.
Venture
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Air Force Research Lab seeks more national approach for innovation

The Air Force Research Laboratory seeks input on establishing a national dual-use technology network to accelerate development of civilian technologies adaptable for military applications.
Environment
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Government upgrades drones to catch illegal dumpers

The UK is deploying drones, LIDAR and vehicle-screening tools and increasing enforcement funding to combat organized illegal waste dumping and fly-tipping.
US news
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Pentagon and FAA to conduct anti-drone laser tests after earlier deployments closed Texas airspace twice in the last month | Fortune

The Pentagon and FAA agreed to conduct anti-drone laser tests in New Mexico after military deployment caused two airspace closures in Texas without proper FAA coordination.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

DHS launches office for drone and counter-drone technologies

DHS created a Program Executive Office for unmanned and counter-unmanned aircraft systems and is finalizing $115 million in counter-drone investments for major 2026 events.
Fundraising
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Skyryse lands another $300M to make flying, even helicopters, simple and safe | TechCrunch

Skyryse raised over $300 million in Series C funding, reaching a $1.15 billion valuation while advancing FAA certification and deploying SkyOS across helicopters including Black Hawks.
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The Army's new drone competition is really a talent hunt. It's scouting out what makes a top drone pilot.

The Army uses competitions to identify and select specialized drone operators with specific aptitudes instead of broadly training all soldiers to pilot unmanned aircraft.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Why some fear Burbank airport is an accident waiting to happen. 'Everybody has had concerns'

The airspace over Los Angeles is among the most congested in the world, but the Hollywood Burbank Airport is uniquely situated, creating extremely tight parameters around the midsize airport.
Los Angeles
fromPCMAG
12 years ago

'SkyJack' Software Finds and Hijacks Drones

is a drone engineered to autonomously seek out, hack, and wirelessly take over other drones within wifi distance, creating an army of zombie drones under your control.
Information security
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Faster drones a "game-changer" for pesticide application

High-speed, high-payload drones like the DJI T100 can produce more consistent spray swaths, enabling far higher pesticide application rates approaching ground rig productivity.
US news
fromJezebel
1 month ago

Now the Military Is Apparently Shooting Down Border Patrol's Own Drones

The Department of Defense repeatedly used laser anti-drone technology without FAA coordination, destroying a Border Patrol drone and causing unnecessary airspace shutdowns based on misidentified threats.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Self-driving cars, drones hijacked by custom road signs

Environmental indirect prompt injection attacks can hijack embodied AI (self-driving cars, drones) via manipulated signage, causing dangerous misbehavior across languages and appearances.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Are DJI Drones Still Banned?

The FCC barred imports of new foreign-made drones (including DJI), but existing drones remain legal to buy, own, and fly in the United States.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Anduril has invented a wild new drone flying contest where jobs are the prize | TechCrunch

Palmer Luckey's eyes light up, and he talks a mile a minute, when discussing his company's new recruiting event: the AI Grand Prix. This is a drone flying contest with a twist. Rather than humans operating drones, the drones must operate autonomously. The humans will be tested on their software-writing skills that cause the drones to outfly their competition. There are prizes ranging from a $500,000 pot to be spilt amongst the highest-scoring teams,
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Airports embrace AI to manage growing global passenger traffic

Airports deploy AI across passenger flow, baggage, maintenance, biometrics and cybersecurity to improve efficiency, predict congestion, and enhance customer experience amid rising passenger volumes.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Airbus is making a new handheld tablet for helicopters to act as a hub for drone teams

"We were completely controlling the drone from the helicopter. For us, it's of course unique. Today, what we performed is a world first," Gerin-Roze told reporters on Thursday at the Singapore Airshow. The software is part of Airbus' contribution to the surging industry for drone wingmen, which the world's biggest aircraft manufacturers are betting will be the future of air warfare.
Gadgets
US politics
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Eric Trump Pouring Funding Into "Low Cost-Per-Kill" Drone Corporation

Eric Trump is involved in a $1.5 billion deal to take Israeli drone-maker Xtend public, linking the Trump family to Pentagon contracts and Gaza-related strikes.
US news
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Why an Army antidrone laser grounded flights at El Paso International Airport

El Paso International Airport closed after a reported cartel drone incursion; authorities used counter‑drone measures, including a DOD-loaned LOCUST laser, to neutralize the threat.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Tech bills of the week: AI training tax breaks; modernizing agriculture with emerging tech, and more

Introduced on Friday, Feb. 13 by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., and Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., the AI Workforce Training Act would modify the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to support tax credits for companies providing AI training to employees equal to 30% of the qualified expense with a limit of $2,500 per employee. Eligible expenses are listed as accredited courses, workshops, certificate programs and in-house instruction covering areas like data literacy, machine learning fundamentals, prompt engineering, AI ethics education and more.
US politics
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Official Reveals Mexican Cartel Drones Sparked El Paso Airspace Shutdown, as FAA Lifts Restrictions

Mexican cartel drones breached U.S. airspace over El Paso and were disabled by the U.S. military, prompting a temporary airspace closure.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Trump Department Responsible for Airline Safety Using AI to Write New Regulations, So They Can Be Churned Out as Fast as Possible

"exciting new AI tools available to DOT rule writers to help us do our job better and faster."
US politics
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 months ago

A Year After the DCA Midair Collision, Are Flights Safer? - Washingtonian

Since the collision on January 29, 2025, between an American Airlines flight from Wichita and a military helicopter on a training ride, military pilots have had to broadcast their precise GPS-based location data to other aircraft and to air traffic control, something they frequently skipped before the crash. The FAA has also barred all but the most essential helicopter traffic along the Potomac near the airport.
US news
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Funding bill extends TMF and cyber measures through September

A congressional funding package would extend authorization for the Technology Modernization Fund and several cybersecurity statutes through Sept. 30, 2026, if enacted.
US politics
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Airlines face another altimeter upgrade costing billions

US airlines must retrofit radio altimeters to withstand adjacent-band wireless interference, costing an estimated $4.49 billion to protect aircraft altitude readings and safety systems.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The airspace around El Paso is open again. Why it closed is in dispute

FAA abruptly closed then reopened El Paso airspace after an alleged Mexican cartel drone incursion amid conflicting accounts and apparent FAA-Pentagon coordination failures.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Trump Admin Plans To Let AI Write Transportation Regulations - Above the Law

The Trump administration plans to use Google Gemini to draft federal transportation regulations, raising concerns about safety, accuracy, and political motivations.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The El Paso No-Fly Debacle Is Just the Beginning of a Drone Defense Mess

A brief FAA airspace closure near El Paso highlighted safety, coordination, and transparency concerns around CBP use of a Pentagon-provided anti-drone laser system.
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